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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.91, 4,521.81 and 2,436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.91, 4,521.81 and 2,436.35 is: 3,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.91 : 4,521.81 = 2,436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.91/4,521.81 = 2,436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.91x = 4,521.81 × 2,436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.91x = 11,016,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,016,689.18/3,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.94

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